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    The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

    104'

    1962-09-20

    7.2

    Drama

    Overview:

    A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.

    DirectingTony RichardsonWritingAlan Sillitoe

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    Cast

    1

    Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

    Michael Redgrave

    2

    Colin Smith

    Tom Courtenay

    1

    Mrs. Smith

    Avis Bunnage

    1

    Brown, House Master

    Alec McCowen

    2

    Mike

    James Bolam

    1

    Roach

    Joe Robinson

    1

    Detective

    Dervis Ward

    1

    Audrey

    Topsy Jane

    1

    Gladys

    Julia Foster

    3

    Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

    James Fox

    2

    Bosworth (uncredited)

    John Thaw

    1

    Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

    Arthur Mullard

    1

    Stacy (uncredited)

    Philip Martin

    1

    Green (uncredited)

    John Brooking

    1

    Gordon (uncredited)

    Raymond Dyer

    1

    Fenton (uncredited)

    Anthony Sagar

    1

    Scott (uncredited)

    Peter Kriss

    1

    Mr. Smith (uncredited)

    Peter Madden

    1

    Lord Jaspers (uncredited)

    Dallas Cavell

    1

    Mr. Jones (uncredited)

    James Cairncross

    2

    Booking Office Clerk (uncredited)

    Frank Finlay

    1

    Tory Politician (uncredited)

    Robert Percival

    1

    Harry Craig (uncredited)

    Ray Austin

    1

    Borstal Inmate (uncredited)

    Derek Fowlds

    1

    Borstal Inmate (uncredited)

    Billy Murray

    1

    Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)

    Ernest Blyth

    1

    Man in Cafe (uncredited)

    Jim Brady

    1

    Ronalds (uncredited)

    John Bull

    1

    Doctor (uncredited)

    Peter Duguid

    1

    Bit Part (uncredited)

    Charles Dyer

    2

    Extra (uncredited)

    Edward Fox

    1

    Johnny Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)

    Brian Hammond

    1

    Johnny Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)

    William Ash Hammond

    1

    Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)

    Victor Harrington

    1

    Borstal Master at Meeting (uncredited)

    Fred Machon

    1

    Stacy (uncredited)

    Philip Martin

    1

    Alice Smith - Colin's Sister (uncredited)

    Anita Oliver

    1

    Bill Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)

    Christopher Parker

    1

    Borstal Master in Workshop (uncredited)

    Joe Phelps

    1

    Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)

    Corin Redgrave

    1

    Prison Warder (uncredited)

    Doug Robinson

    1

    Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)

    Robert Vossler

    1

    Ranley Boy (uncredited)

    Chris Williams

    1

    Ranley Headmaster (uncredited)

    John Wilder

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
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    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Woodfall Film Productions
    • Vote Count: 178
    • Popularity: 1.8087
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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